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Learn about the invasive species, the zebra mussel, and what you can do to stop its spread. This website was created for the intention of informing the general public on environmental issues regarding the invasive species known as the Zebra Mussel. This blog was created and completed for an environmental studies course. John Lynch, Clement Loo.

zebra mussel differences

zebra mussel differences

The Zebra Mussel Definition:

zebra mussel
n.
A small freshwater mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) with a usually striped shell, native to Eurasia but widely established since the late 1980s in the Great Lakes and other North Americanwaterways.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/zebra+mussel
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Zebra Mussel Impact:

The aquatic-life and biodiversity are in danger from this species. The zebra mussel has no natural predator and a fast producing biology that creates many zebra mussels very quickly. The zebra mussels then take space and food resources from aquatic life before attacking all native species of a water basin.

The dangers are not just to Aquatic-life, however. We are affected as well by clogged and destroyed properties and mechanisms for industry and domestic life. They even take up beaches with jagged masses that lower property value.

attacked aquatic-life

attacked aquatic-life

pipes affected

pipes affected
Zebra Mussels are harmful to us as well.